Michael Smythe

Michael Smythe (died May 1297) was an English soldier during the Wars of Scottish Independence. In 1297, he was sent to garrison the Scottish town of Lanark, serving under William Heselrig. He attempted to rape local girl Murron MacClannough after noticing her carrying groceries back to her home, but William Wallace helped Murron in escaping. Smythe was saddened to see MacClannough's throat be slit by Heselrig, but he fought against Wallace during the Action at Lanark. Before he could kill Wallace, Smythe was axed in the back by Hamish Campbell.